# Maradona by Kusturica (2008)

> Emir Kusturica’s exuberant documentary portrait of Diego Maradona explores the football legend’s genius, celebrity, contradictions, and political symbolism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4296

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Emir Kusturica
- Cast: Diego Maradona, Manu Chao, Emir Kusturica
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454976/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: energetic, admiring, reflective, sports documentary night, football fans gathering

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